What did you do to the X today?
04-09-2016, 09:50 PM
So what's it gonna be next CABT?
Still can't believe you sold it.....
04-09-2016, 10:03 PM
Lead Driver
So Apoc made the 4 hour drive up here to visit...he sent me a text at 9 saying he was walking out the door and finally arrived at 4....must be because he has the 6.8...
We get the rear shocks off and find out they don't extend on their own after compressing. We are talking, joking, and shooting the ship when for some reason I decided it would be a good idea to compare the old with the new. We are talking and without even thinking I cut the strap off the shock....Apoc's reaction was great; " What the hell did you just do?"
We get the rear shocks off and find out they don't extend on their own after compressing. We are talking, joking, and shooting the ship when for some reason I decided it would be a good idea to compare the old with the new. We are talking and without even thinking I cut the strap off the shock....Apoc's reaction was great; " What the hell did you just do?"
Hauled a treadmill on Wednesday and some parts came in earlier today.
04-10-2016, 12:35 AM
Whew, I'm sore and hurting. Smashed my knuckle on my left hand with the hammer.
Bought a new steering stabilizer, Moog sway bar end links and bushings. Combine this with the new X-code springs holy crap! It drives like a brand new truck, no more clunks, squeaks..ect and man it stays planted in the corners now. Plus my vibration I had at highway speeds is gone. I'm very happy even though i ended up spending more then I planned.
The front bumper is a work in progress, but I think I can tuck it up tight with a little more fab work.
Bought a new steering stabilizer, Moog sway bar end links and bushings. Combine this with the new X-code springs holy crap! It drives like a brand new truck, no more clunks, squeaks..ect and man it stays planted in the corners now. Plus my vibration I had at highway speeds is gone. I'm very happy even though i ended up spending more then I planned.
The front bumper is a work in progress, but I think I can tuck it up tight with a little more fab work.
04-10-2016, 12:49 AM
Whew, I'm sore and hurting. Smashed my knuckle on my left hand with the hammer.
Bought a new steering stabilizer, Moog sway bar end links and bushings. Combine this with the new X-code springs holy crap! It drives like a brand new truck, no more clunks, squeaks..ect and man it stays planted in the corners now. Plus my vibration I had at highway speeds is gone. I'm very happy even though i ended up spending more then I planned.
The front bumper is a work in progress, but I think I can tuck it up tight with a little more fab work.
Bought a new steering stabilizer, Moog sway bar end links and bushings. Combine this with the new X-code springs holy crap! It drives like a brand new truck, no more clunks, squeaks..ect and man it stays planted in the corners now. Plus my vibration I had at highway speeds is gone. I'm very happy even though i ended up spending more then I planned.
The front bumper is a work in progress, but I think I can tuck it up tight with a little more fab work.
04-10-2016, 12:53 AM
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04-10-2016, 07:23 AM
Fleet Mechanic
Sorry, but one of you two lovers is gonna have to change your avatar !
04-10-2016, 08:27 AM
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Whew, I'm sore and hurting. Smashed my knuckle on my left hand with the hammer.
Bought a new steering stabilizer, Moog sway bar end links and bushings. Combine this with the new X-code springs holy crap! It drives like a brand new truck, no more clunks, squeaks..ect and man it stays planted in the corners now. Plus my vibration I had at highway speeds is gone. I'm very happy even though i ended up spending more then I planned.
The front bumper is a work in progress, but I think I can tuck it up tight with a little more fab work.
Bought a new steering stabilizer, Moog sway bar end links and bushings. Combine this with the new X-code springs holy crap! It drives like a brand new truck, no more clunks, squeaks..ect and man it stays planted in the corners now. Plus my vibration I had at highway speeds is gone. I'm very happy even though i ended up spending more then I planned.
The front bumper is a work in progress, but I think I can tuck it up tight with a little more fab work.
04-10-2016, 09:03 AM
Lead Driver
Underbite
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I've seen more of this mod (Third Gen '11 +) front bumper and it just reminds me of this...
Nothing personal, just my opinion. To each his own.
04-10-2016, 09:56 AM
04-10-2016, 10:13 AM
Lead Driver
Maybe it's the chrome? I prefer a body colored/monochromatic bumper.
Or maybe it's the "squared off look" that seems to fit with the rest of the '11+ body.
04-10-2016, 12:36 PM
Ding Ding! You win Dave! No prize though...
Pushing it back will be the PITA. I'm going to see if I can do that today. The eventual end goal will be an Ironcross since I can get a good deal on them through work.
I drilled new holes higher up in the frame horns to tuck it up closer.
Pushing it back will be the PITA. I'm going to see if I can do that today. The eventual end goal will be an Ironcross since I can get a good deal on them through work.
I drilled new holes higher up in the frame horns to tuck it up closer.